Sundha Mata

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

108 names of Maa Durga- मां दुर्गा






[Śiva speaks] O Pārvatī, the One Who has a lotus-like face! I am telling You those one-hundred and eight names, by the means of which Durgā or Satī can be pleased.||1||


  1. Durga - The Inaccessible
  2. Devi - The Diety
  3. Tribhuvaneshwari - Goddess of The Three Worlds
  4. Yashodagarba Sambhoota - Emerging From Yashoda's Womb
  5. Narayanavarapriya - Fond of Narayana's Boons
  6. Nandagopakulajata - Daughter Of The Nandagopa Race
  7. Mangalya - Auspicious
  8. Kulavardhini - Developer Of The Race
  9. Kamsavidravanakari - Threatened Kamsa
  10. Asurakshayamkari - Reducer Of The Number Of Demons
  11. Shilathata Vinikshibda - At Birth,Slammed By Kamsa
  12. Akashagamini - Flew In The Sky
  13. Vasudevabhagini - Sister Of Vasudeva
  14. Divamalya Vibhooshita - Adorned With Beautiful Garlands
  15. Divyambaradhara - Beautifully Robed
  16. Khadgaketaka Dharini - Holder Of Sword And Shield
  17. Shiva - Auspicious
  18. Papadharini - Bearer Of Others' Sins
  19. Varada - Granter Of Boons
  20. Krishna - Sister Of Krishna
  21. Kumari - Young Girl
  22. Brahmacharini - Seeker Of Brahman
  23. Balarkasadrushakara - Like The Rising Sun
  24. Purnachandra Nibhanana - Beautiful Like The Full Moon
  25. Chaturbhuja - Four-Armed
  26. Chaturvakttra - Four-Faced
  27. Peenashroni Payodhara - Large Bosomed
  28. Mayoora Pichhavalaya - Wearer Of Peacock-Feathered Bangles
  29. Keyurangadadharini - Bejeweled With Armlets And Bracelets
  30. Krishnachhavisama - Like Krishna's Radiance
  31. Krishna - Dark-Complexioned
  32. Sankarshanasamanana - Equal To Sankarshana
  33. Indradhwaja Samabahudharini - With Shoulders Like Indra's Flag
  34. Patradharini - Vessel-Holder
  35. Pankajadharini - Lotus-Holder
  36. Kanttadhara -- Holder of Shiva's Neck
  37. Pashadharini -- Holder Of Rope
  38. Dhanurdharini -- Holder Of Bow
  39. Mahachakradharini -- Holder Of Chakra
  40. Vividayudhadhara -- Bearer Of Various Weapons
  41. Kundalapurnakarna Vibhooshita -- Wearer Of Earrings Covering The Ears
  42. Chandravispardimukha -- Beautiful Like The Moon
  43. Mukutavirajita -- Shining With Crown Adorned
  44. Shikhipichhadwaja Virajita -- Having Peacock-Feathered Flag
  45. Kaumaravratadhara -- Observer Of Fasts Like Young Girls Do
  46. Tridivabhavayirtri -- Goddess Of The Three Worlds
  47. Tridashapujita -- The Goddess Of The Celestials
  48. Trailokyarakshini -- Protector Of The Three Worlds
  49. Mahishasuranashini -- Destroyer Of Mahisha
  50. Prasanna -- Cheerful
  51. Surashreshtta -- Supreme Among The Celestials
  52. Shiva -- Shiva's Half
  53. Jaya -- Victorious
  54. Vijaya -- Conqueror
  55. Sangramajayaprada -- Granter Of Victory In The War
  56. Varada -- Bestower
  57. Vindhyavasini` -- Resident Of The Vindhyas
  58. Kali -- Dark-Complexioned
  59. Kali -- Goddess Of Death
  60. Mahakali -- Wife Of Mahakala
  61. Seedupriya -- Fond Of Drinks
  62. Mamsapriya -- Fond Of Flesh
  63. Pashupriya -- Fond Of All Beings
  64. Bhootanushruta -- Well-Wisher Of Bhootaganas
  65. Varada -- Bestower
  66. Kamacharini -- Acting On One's Own Accord
  67. Papaharini -- Destroyer Of Sins
  68. Kirti -- Famed
  69. Shree -- Auspicious
  70. Dhruti -- Valiant
  71. Siddhi -- Successful
  72. Hri --- Holy Chant Of Hymns
  73. Vidhya -- Wisdom
  74. Santati -- Granter Of Issues
  75. Mati -- Wise
  76. Sandhya -- Twilight
  77. Ratri -- Night
  78. Prabha -- Dawn
  79. Nitya -- Eternal
  80. Jyotsana -- Radiant Like Flames
  81. Kantha -- Radiant
  82. Khama -- Embodiment Of Forgiveness
  83. Daya -- Compassionate
  84. Bandhananashini -- Detacher Of Attachments
  85. Mohanashini -- Destroyer Of Desires
  86. Putrapamrityunashini -- Sustainer Of Son's Untimely Death
  87. Dhanakshayanashini -- Controller Of Wealth Decrease
  88. Vyadhinashini -- Vanquisher Of Ailments
  89. Mruthyunashini -- Destroyer Of Death
  90. Bhayanashini -- Remover Of Fear
  91. Padmapatrakshi -- Eyes Like The Lotus Leaf
  92. Durga -- Remover Of Distress
  93. Sharanya -- Granter Of Refuge
  94. Bhaktavatsala -- Lover Of Devotees
  95. Saukhyada -- Bestower Of Well-Being
  96. Arogyada -- Granter Of Good Health
  97. Rajyada -- Bestower Of Kingdom
  98. Ayurda -- Granter Of Longevity
  99. Vapurda -- Granter Of Beautiful Appearance
  100. Sutada -- Granter Of Issues
  101. Pravasarakshika -- Protector Of Travellers
  102. Nagararakshika -- Protector Of Land
  103. Sangramarakshika -- Protector Of Wars
  104. Shatrusankata Rakshika -- Protector From Distress Caused By Foes
  105. Ataviduhkhandhara Rakshika -- Protector From Ignorance And Distress
  106. Sagaragirirakshika -- Protector Of Seas And Hills
  107. Sarvakaryasiddhi Pradayika -- Granter Of Success In All Attempts
  108. Durga -- Deity Durga

Those who daily read these 108 names from Durgā Stotram, find nothing impossible in the three worlds.||16|| They receive benefits like wealth, luxury, offspring and lineage, elephants, four things — dharma, artha, kaam, moksha, and in the end are liberated eternally.||17||

Having prayed and meditated upon Devī, Kumarī, and the Goddess of demi-gods, worship Her with devotion using this stotra.||18||

O Goddess! The king who prays in the above manner and attains perfection (siddhi), attains his kingdom, and splendor back from everyone including the demi-gods.||19||

Those who write a yantra (diagram) of this stotra with Gomūtra (literally cow’s urine), Āltā (a red color pigment), Kuńkuma, Sindūra, Camphor, and Honey, and keep it in hand, becomes similar to Śiva [as a devotee].||20||

The one who writes and recites this eulogy during Bhauma new moon night attains every worldly luxury.||21||

Notes:

¹ In wars with demons, Pārvatī uses bell-clamor to disturb and create fear in Her opponents.

² The Kālikā form of Pārvatī is the fear-causing one.

³ According to an ancient story, Dakṣa performed a sacrifice without inviting Śiva, the consort of Satī. Not only that, Dakṣa, in front of his daughter Satī, accused and abused Śiva. Angry at this and dispassioned about Her birth from Dakṣa’s body, Satī decided to destroy the sacrifice and take re-birth as Pārvatī. Since then She is called as Dakṣayajñavināśinī. This story can be found in many Purāṇas.

× Names 52) to 56) describe Goddess as compliment of Brahma, Śiva, Candra, Kārtikeya, and Viṣṇu, respectively

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